South East Asia (Indochina) holidaysTours & holidays in 2018 & 2019

Thailand, a land of hidden beaches, chaotic markets and hill tribes. Laos combines stilted wooden huts and impeccably preserved French-Indochinese temples. Vietnam’s cities are frenetic, yet friendly, with pockets of French-style tranquillity. And then there’s Cambodia, painted as a one-trick pony, home to the magnificent temples of Angkor Wat and little else, this preconception could not be more wrong - Indochina holidays never cease to amaze.

Memorable parts?
This is a difficult one, as everyday was different and full of interest. Five of us went on this holiday and the best part for me was the morning view from our homestay balcony in Vietnam. Oh, and the cruise on Halong Bay, eating street food in Hanoi & having a delicious lunch prepared for us in a local home in Battambang.
Tips?
Be prepared to get down with the locals and feel you really get an insight into their lives.
Local benefits?
I felt quite smug,... (more)Joan Day

Our guides Ant, V & Kinal were so considerate they went out of their way to show us the best of each country & more. Fantastic! (more)Annie Koppi

Excellent holiday. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Would recommend to others....An excellent way to see Indochina - airport to airport guided tour - with everything taken care of - excursions, hotels, transport, etc. The people are amazingly friendly, the scenery is superb, all very refreshing. Halong Bay and Angkor Wat stick out just a bit above the rest of the places we visited. (more)Vinod Mehta

Laos is beautiful and the people are gentle and kind. Vietnam is crazy, hectic with stunning beaches and Halong Bay, Wow...Excellent. (more)Anne Honeyball

was one of the best trips I have ever done. We experienced all kinds of travel, visited many amazing sites and learned more in one month than most people do in a lifetime. The most memorable part was the homestay where we experienced what life really is for the locals who were so welcoming and friendly to us. (more)Sarah Beddow

I really enjoyed the relaxing river trip on the mekong, I loved the peacefulness of the journey and the fact that you felt like you were in the middle of nowhere, the stops were great and the local guide savatt was really friendly and knowledgeable and helpful. (more)David Conway

Memorable parts?
A 2-day trip down the Mekong River and Luang Prabeng! I really enjoyed Laos. Hanoi and Saigon are incredibly bustling cities but have their charms.
Tips?
Group dynamics change as some people leave after 2 weeks and others join. Sometimes it is difficult to make the adjustment but after a few days the new travelers become part of the original group.
Local benefits?
I definitely think it benefited local people.
Overall rating?
Excellent! (more)Patricia Ruble

I loved going out onto the lake, Tonle Sap, and seeing the fishing communities in their floating villages, and also the cooking course I did in Siem Reap, which included shopping for our ingredients with the chef in the local market. (more)Sally Godden

I was very pleased with my vacation. It was non-stop activity, but our guide made sure it was worry-free. (more)Cristi Combe

We did so many memorable and exciting things......quad biking, motor cycle tour, water park but the most memorable was the afternoon cycle tour with Doan Duong ( Mr Zom Zom ) in Hoi An. (more)James Curry

The scenery and seeing the country away from the usual tourist trail. Following the Mekong gave the theme to the journey through the country and meant we saw different aspects of the country. (more)Robin Hodsdon

Canoeing on the Mekong and watching the river dolphins was my favourite highlight. (more)Kay Parkinson

Brilliant.....we're planning the next trip!...It didn't feel like a normal corporate style package holiday, there was time to enjoy the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of local markets. (more)Colin Smith

Difficult to say the most memorable... learning about the recent history of Vietnam and Cambodia (Ho Chi Minh, the Vietnam war, Cu Chi tunnels, Pol Pot etc) Ha long bay (despite the poor weather). (more)Tim Stapenhurst

I would definitely recommend this tour and intend to do another one with this
company....As a single traveller I particularly appreciated the fact that all the other members of the tour were extremely friendly and easy to get on with. (more)Marian Jenkins

Loved cycling in Hoi An and seeing the locals and water buffalo in the fields. The cookery class was hilarious and memorable for all the right reasons. (more)Loretta Ahmed

The were to many memorable moments. Learning to blend with the traffic in Phnom Penh & realising that pavements are not for walking on; sleeping overnight in Preah Kral Monastery; experiencing sunrise at Sra Srang, followed by a visit to the delightful Banteay Srei temple... (more)Michael Hall

Angor Wat temple is beautiful. It was amazing to see that almost one thousand year building in such a good shape. (more)Iwona Warszawska

The whole trip was brilliantly planned as we traversed through Cambodia, to a Thai Island, then to Bangkok without any hiccups anywhere. (more)Greg Bartlett

Joining crowds of people and the sense of anticipation felt when waiting for the sunrise over Ankor Wat. Being taught to create and cook my own wrap was the most memorable part of the holiday (more)Sara Page

The sampan ride through the jungle at Xe Quit and coffee in the floating market
in Vietnam were the most memorable parts of the holiday. (more)Yvette Etcell

Most memorable were Angkor Wat and the other temples around Siem Reap. Home Stay near Vinh Long. (more)Graham Dalby

Memorable parts?
Visiting Luang Prabang
Tips?
Travel light as there are a lot of one night stays
Local benefits?
Certainly benefited local people because we ate in local restaurants
Overall rating?
Very good (more)Gillian Brassington

We did visit organisations that supported the local community and hilltribes
(more)Katherine Aucott

Thoroughly enjoyable, we had a variety of very stimulating and interesting experiences. We felt we were in the company of likeminded fellow travellers, which obviously added to the enjoyment.
(more)Joyce Godfrey